Job summary
Our QSI-accredited Radiology Department at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals is looking for high motivated, enthusiastic Band 5 Diagnostic Radiographers to join its friendly team and support the development of the Radiology Department.
The Radiology Department boasts 11 general rooms with 3 in a busy and exciting ED unit; most of our rooms are DR. We also have Fluoroscopy, CT, MRI, Dentals, DXA and Cardiac Cath Lab (including PPCI). We have the new Norfolk Centre for Interventional Radiology Unit and our Cath Lab is undergoing expansion/refurbishment.
There are 27 theatres in which we have a range of Image Intensifiers. Cromer Hospital forms part of the Trust and is situated on the beautiful North Norfolk coast.
The Cromer Radiology department has 2 general rooms supporting a busy MIU, GP's and clinics together with a procedure room with its own image intensifier. Also on site at Cromer are Mammography, US, MRI and DXA.
Interview date: 11 September 2023.
Main duties of the job
As post holder you will undertake professional, high quality and responsive imaging service to patients, in a safe clinical environment.
To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service,all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH's 'PRIDE' values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture.
Hours of work: Full Time and part time hours are available. Shifts are a mixture of long and short days.
As post holder, you will be required to work flexibly - weekday / weekend and out of hour's duties within the NNUH Trust including Cromer District Hospital. We operate a 7 day working week which includes rostering at nights, weekends and Bank Holidays. We offer flexible working opportunities as well.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To contribute to the training of undergraduates, postgraduates, including medical staff, medical students and radiographic assistants applicable to their needs on a daily basis.
- Show evidence of Continued Professional Development. Fulfil mandatory training requirements, in-service and staff development training and take part in the annual appraisal system.
- Ensure a high standard of professionalism and patient care within their work area. This includes appropriate communication with patients providing reassurance and obtaining the patients confidence and co-operation to obtain the required diagnostic images.
- Comply with all relevant Trust policies and procedures.
- Report all incidents or accidents involving patients, visitors or staff and ensure complete accurate statements and reports are submitted.
- Liaise with the department leads regarding equipment maintenance and faults, ensuring that the correct documentation is completed.
- Promote awareness of and compliance with policies and protocols for the correct use of the radiology service.
- As part of the team contribute to the organisation of the day to day workload ensuring that delays to patients are kept to a minimum; assessing and prioritising according to clinical need.
- To maintain accurate departmental records, paying particular regard to the cyber code of conduct and internal standards of good practice relating to patient information.
- To review current customs and practices within their team and modality and to take part in innovative and constructive problem solving to develop and improve the service
- To maintain professional standards according to the registration criteria as defined by HCPC and Code of Conduct of the College of Radiographers.
- To take part in any audit and research projects being undertaken within the directorate.
- To promote good relationships in their dealings with other departments, hospital staff, patients and the public.
Please see the attached job description for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To contribute to the training of undergraduates, postgraduates, including medical staff, medical students and radiographic assistants applicable to their needs on a daily basis.
- Show evidence of Continued Professional Development. Fulfil mandatory training requirements, in-service and staff development training and take part in the annual appraisal system.
- Ensure a high standard of professionalism and patient care within their work area. This includes appropriate communication with patients providing reassurance and obtaining the patients confidence and co-operation to obtain the required diagnostic images.
- Comply with all relevant Trust policies and procedures.
- Report all incidents or accidents involving patients, visitors or staff and ensure complete accurate statements and reports are submitted.
- Liaise with the department leads regarding equipment maintenance and faults, ensuring that the correct documentation is completed.
- Promote awareness of and compliance with policies and protocols for the correct use of the radiology service.
- As part of the team contribute to the organisation of the day to day workload ensuring that delays to patients are kept to a minimum; assessing and prioritising according to clinical need.
- To maintain accurate departmental records, paying particular regard to the cyber code of conduct and internal standards of good practice relating to patient information.
- To review current customs and practices within their team and modality and to take part in innovative and constructive problem solving to develop and improve the service
- To maintain professional standards according to the registration criteria as defined by HCPC and Code of Conduct of the College of Radiographers.
- To take part in any audit and research projects being undertaken within the directorate.
- To promote good relationships in their dealings with other departments, hospital staff, patients and the public.
Please see the attached job description for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current HCPC Registration
- Degree of College of Radiographers or equivalent qualifications
Skills
Essential
- Have good communication skills
- Have good organisational skills
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Demonstrate good motivational attitude, initiative, be an effective team member, be appropriately assertive, and have flexibility both within a team and individually
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current HCPC Registration
- Degree of College of Radiographers or equivalent qualifications
Skills
Essential
- Have good communication skills
- Have good organisational skills
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Demonstrate good motivational attitude, initiative, be an effective team member, be appropriately assertive, and have flexibility both within a team and individually
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
